Dr Faizul Azli Mohd Rahim is a Professor at the Department of Quantity Surveying, Faculty of Built Environment, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. He graduated with BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying from the University of Salford, UK in 1997, and received MSc IT in Property & Construction from the same university in 1998. He graduated with a Phd from the University of Liverpool in 2011 in the area of project risk management. Since his appointment at the University of Malaya, he had been teaching various subjects such as data analysis, construction economics, project management and IT in construction. He also hold various administrative positions such as the Head of Departments and Deputy Dean (Research & Value Creation & Enterprise) for the faculty. He had published in various local and international journals. He had been reviewing various international journal papers as well as being the examiners for undergraduate programmes and postgraduate research study. His research interest mainly construction economics, IT in construction and project risk management.   

Sheue-Li Ong is a senior lecturer in the Department of Economics at the Faculty of Business and Economics, Universiti Malaya. She is also honored to serve as a Senior Research Associate at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa (2022 - 2025). Within her academic role, Dr. Ong primarily focuses on teaching mathematics and programming courses. During her undergraduate studies, Dr. Ong, originally a Mathematics student, had the opportunity to complete an internship at the Central Bank of Malaysia, which greatly influenced her decision to pursue further studies in the field of Economics. Dr. Ong has had the privilege of receiving full scholarships for her master's and Ph.D. studies, which included three memorable years spent studying in Japan. This experience greatly contributed to her knowledge and passion for her research areas. Upon completing her studies, she served as a visiting scholar at Edith Cowan University in Australia (2016) and Yokohama National University in Japan (2017). She also pursued a three-month fellowship at Yokohama National University in 2023, further enhancing her knowledge and collaborations. With a specialization in time series analysis, Dr. Ong's research interests lie in the field of international economics. Her contributions to the academic community have been recognized through a number of best paper awards for her collaborative publications with esteemed co-researchers. Furthermore, she has been granted funding from esteemed organizations such as the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), Institut Masa Depan Malaysia (MASA), and the Social Wellbeing Research Centre (SWRC). Beyond her academic responsibilities, Dr. Ong serves as a coordinator for graduate employability, actively supporting students in developing the skills and knowledge necessary for success in their professional journeys. She maintains a strong commitment to continuous learning and building her expertise, with a profound desire to make positive contributions to society.

Dr. Choong Pui Yee is a senior lecturer at the Department of Southeast Asian Studies at University Malaya. She teaches ASEAN studies and security issues in Southeast Asia. Her research interests include social movements, contentious politics, Malaysia's domestic politics, and security issues in Southeast Asia. She has also published a few book chapters, journal articles, policy papers and numerous commentaries. A trained political scientist, Dr. Choong has held senior research positions in think tanks in Malaysia and Singapore. Beyond her academic research experience, she has worked on several state government projects  including providing policy recommendations.